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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 732.08 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 732.08 and 305.76 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 732.08 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/732.08 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 732.08 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 223,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,840.78/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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